Essaouira

A charming town on the Atlantic coast with a photogenic traditional fishing harbour, a wonderful fortified medina and a huge sandy beach offering activities for all the family - relax or be as energetic as you wish.

Imlil

A thriving trekking centre in the High Atlas Mountains in a wonderful stunning setting overlooked by Jbel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. There is a wide choice of treks for all abilities, or just relax and enjoy the moutain peace.

Marrakech

Marrakech is the gateway to Morocco for most visitors. One of the four imperial cities, it is a lively city with a true Moroccan soul and culture and a feast for the senses that caters well for visitors.

04 Marrakech, High Atlas and Atlantic Coast

Relax and Explore On Our Most Popular 3-Centre Holiday

This is an excellent suggestion for those who want a varied holiday. Enjoy the beauty and peace of the mountains, experience the vibrancy of Marrakech and a explore a lovely medina town on the Atlantic coast or have fun on its huge sandy beach.

This trip allows you to relax and explore and also provides the opportunity to trek on foot, horse back or on camels - tailor it to how you like it.

Relax on the beach, walk the ramparts and discover the craftsmanship and exquisite carpentry in the little thuya wood workshops under the ramparts or an optional camel ride or horse trek.

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Taxi transfer from Essaouira to Imlil in the High Atlas (3.5 hrs). Explore the village of Imlil.

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Take an optional day trek into the surrounding High Atlas, or more informal walk/s around the hills and valleys around Imlil and include a stop at Kasbah Toubkal, famously transformed from a ruin to a luxury retreat, for lunch.**

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Taxi transfer from Imlil to Marrakech (1.5 hrs). Afternoon and evening visit to explore the souks and the main Place Jemma de Fna.

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Visit the historic sites Saadian Tombs, Badii Palace, Bahia Palace and museums Maison Tiskiwine and Musee de Marrakech and the Medersa Ben Youssef, take lunch in the main square (a guide can be arranged).**

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Visit the Agdal Gardens and Yves St Laurent's Majorelle Gardens (via caleche optional) and shop for Moroccan handicrafts at one of the Centre Artisanal's (a guide can be arranged).

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Depending on flight times visit the Mellah and the tanneries (a guide can be arranged) and taxi transfer to airport.

Location

Essaouira is a charming town on the Atlantic coast 2.5 hrs west of Marrakech. Built by the Portuguese it has a photogenic traditional fishing harbour and a wonderful fortified medina (a World Heritage Site) with a wide range of shopping in traditional souks, a good range of restaurants and a large range of activities for all the family. It is a great place to relax or be as energetic as you wish, and offers a number of water sports related courses on a huge sandy beach a short walk from the medina.

A thriving trekking centre in the High Atlas Mountains just 90 minutes south of Marrakech, the village enjoys a wonderful setting overlooked by Jbel Toubkal which, at 4,167 metres, is the highest peak in North Africa. There is a wide choice of treks for all abilities amongst some of the most stunning mountain scenery Morocco has to offer.

Marrakech is the gateway to Morocco for most visitors, and understandably so. One of the four imperial cities, it is a lively city with a true Moroccan soul and culture, a feast for the senses that caters well for visitors. From the atmospheric souks of the medina, to the villages of the High Atlas Mountains a short drive away, Marrakech offers a vast range of options for the visitor either on a short trip or as part of a longer adventure.

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